CODICO’s Product Marketing Manager Discusses Strategic Partnership with Variscite and Pin2Pin Technology

In this video, Markus Steidl, Variscite’s Managing Director of Sales and Marketing (DACH and Eastern Europe), interviews DI Johannes Kornfehl, Manager of Product Marketing and Application for Active Components at CODICO GmbH. They discuss the Variscite-CODICO collaboration, Pin2Pin product families, and the key features of our modules. 

CODICO: A European Leader in Component Distribution 

CODICO has established itself as a prominent distributor of high-quality electronic components across Europe. With a focus on three main product categories – active components, passive components, and interconnect systems – CODICO has positioned itself as a go-to supplier for complex, high-end products. 

The company’s reach extends throughout Europe, supported by a network of specialized sales teams. CODICO’s headquarters is located in Berchtesdorf, Austria, with additional technology centers strategically placed in Munich, Germany, as well as in Italy and Sweden. Their central warehouse, situated near Vienna, serves as the hub for their Europe-wide distribution network.

Showcasing Variscite’s Technology: The NXP i.MX8 Module 

At recent trade shows, CODICO has been highlighting Variscite’s NXP i.MX8 module in their product range. This module serves as an excellent demonstration unit, representing the diverse array of form factors and processors in Variscite’s portfolio.  

Variscite offers a scalable range of performance solutions: 

• The i.MX6 for lower-end applications 
• The NXP i.MX8 for mid-range needs 
• The i.MX9 for high-performance demands 
• Texas Instruments (TI) solutions for enhanced scalability options

The Variscite Advantage: Pin Compatibility and Scalability 

One of the standout features of Variscite’s modules, as highlighted by Johannes Kornfehl, is pin compatibility across processor families. This feature provides significant advantages to customers: 

1. Flexible design: Customers can design their motherboards to accommodate various modules interchangeably.
2. Easy upgrades: As technology evolves, clients can upgrade their systems without redesigning their entire hardware.
3. Cost-effective development: The ability to use the same board design across multiple products reduces development costs and time-to-market.

Variscite also offers dedicated online tools to support the implementation process, further enhancing the user experience.

Key Features for Modern Applications 

In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, CODICO finds several of Variscite’s features as particularly crucial: 

1. Advanced Connectivity: Support for WiFi 6 and new modules with 10 Gigabit interfaces cater to the increasing demand for high-speed, reliable connections.
2. Audio and Display Capabilities: Robust audio functionality and display control are essential, especially for applications like EV charging stations that require user interfaces of various forms and sizes.
3. AI Readiness: With the growing importance of artificial intelligence, Variscite’s processors and modules are designed to handle AI workloads efficiently when paired with appropriate software packages.
4. Scalability: The ability to scale software, memory configurations, and hardware interfaces provides customers with the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.

A Strong Partnership Built on Support 

Johannes Kornfehl emphasized the strength of the partnership between CODICO and Variscite, highlighting the excellent support provided. The ease of communication and quick resolution of issues have been key factors in fostering a long-term collaboration. 

This partnership enables CODICO to offer their customers not just high-quality products, but also comprehensive support and expertise. The ability to quickly set up calls and obtain prompt answers to technical queries adds significant value to the customer experience. 

The collaboration between Variscite and CODICO brings together proven technology, scalable solutions, and outstanding support, creating a powerful synergy that delivers exceptional value to customers across the European embedded systems market.